What Are Depression and NPD Really? — Reflections on Psychological Diagnosis

Terms like “Depression” and “NPD” are everywhere online—but what do they truly mean? This article explores the difference between clinical diagnosis and everyday labeling, inviting readers to look beyond mental health labels and understand the person behind them.

Dr. Yishan XuDecember 18, 2025depression, narcissistic personality disorder, NPD, psychological diagnosis, individual experience, mental health, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychological labels, self-awareness, empathy, DSM-5Comment

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